2. Clear, colour photos

These need to show the current condition of all nature strips associated with the property, as well photos identifying any existing damage to Council assets. Pre-existing Council assets may include footpaths, crossovers, pits, gutters, kerbs and channels.

3. Proof of public liability insurance

We require all applicants to supply proof of $20,000,000 Public Liability Insurance. This must be submitted prior to the Asset Protection Permit being issued. In the case of owner applicants please contact your builder for proof of their insurance to submit to us.

Apply

Please contact us for more information regarding the application process for Asset Protection Permits involving multiple dwelling developments such as units & town houses.

For single dwelling applications, applying online for your asset protection permit is the best way. This is because you are required to supply photos of the drain, nature strip, kerb, channel, footpath and vehicle crossing (driveway entrance) outside the property with your application so we can see what condition they are in before works start. By applying online, you can simply attach digital photos to the online form.

Estimated application process times

Asset Protection Permits can take up to 28 days to be issued. Please ensure you submit your application at least 4 weeks before the start of construction.

Permit conditions

Once you receive the permit, read it carefully as you will need to comply with any permit conditions.

Random site inspections

We may inspect your building site at any time during works.

What you need to do when building is complete

Before you apply for your bond refund and in order for us to inspect the site, you must:

clear the road reserve, nature strip, footpaths and vehicle crossing of all building materials and debris, including skip bins.

clear all mud and dirt off all Council or other assets

repair any nature strip damage and level with top soil and grass seed.

Request bond refund after completion of works

Once works are finished, apply online for your security bond refund. We will inspect the assets.

Asset Protection Inspections can take up to 28 days to be completed.

If no damage has occurred: we will refund your bond.

If damage has occurred: we will request repairs. Once these have been completed to our satisfaction, the bond can be refunded. Please note a bond refund can take up to 28 days to be processed after approval.